STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- CLERICAL SPECIALIST I - 21010041

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- CLERICAL SPECIALIST I - 21010041 Date: Sep 14, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No:883532 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 10TH CIRCUIT- CLERICAL SPECIALIST I - 21010041

SERVING POLK, HIGHLANDS, AND HARDEE COUNTIES

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE: Administrative Support Specialist DEPARTMENT: Front Desk/Mail Room

CLASS CODE: 6031

PAY GRADE: 42

ANNUAL SALARY: $35,136.12

EEO CODE: 06

POSTING DATE: 9/11/2026

WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8AM-5PM

JOB LOCATION: Bartow FLSA STATUS: Included RETIREMENT: Regular

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:

An Administrative Support Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for the State Attorney’s Office, providing professional and courteous assistance to callers and visitors while performing a variety of administrative support duties. This position is responsible for answering and directing incoming telephone calls, greeting visitors, processing incoming and outgoing mail, and assisting with general office operations. Bilingual employees will assist in translations.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

This is routine work in the operation of a call center and is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior. Duties require limited knowledge of office systems or procedures and exercise of some independent judgment, attention to detail, and accuracy. Duties include but are not limited to answering all incoming local and long-distance calls and making the proper connection to the person or office requested; placing outgoing local and long-distance calls; placing interoffice calls; answering routine non-technical questions and referring other questions to the proper person or office. Duties also include acting as receptionist, registering callers and visitors, directing them to the proper office and giving routine information. Assignments may be a combination of, but not limited to the following, and/or similar clerical tasks: entering and updating information into office systems, pulling files, preparing folders, preparing or filing office correspondence and documents, extracting or copying information from one record to another, photo copying/printing documents, stamping/sorting/distributing mail, addressing envelopes, performing various office delivery runs and other miscellaneous duties as required. Other duties may include maintaining detailed records, developing new clerical procedures, requisitioning/ordering/receiving/storing/issuing office supplies. Bilingual employees will assist in translations. NOTE: DUTIES ARE ILLUSTRATIVE AND NOT EXHAUSTIVE. THE OMISSION OF SPECIFIC STATEMENTS OF DUTIES DOES NOT EXCLUDE THEM FROM THE POSITION IF THE WORK IS SIMILAR, RELATED, OR A LOGICAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE POSITION.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Proficient in English and Spanish in both verbal and written communications; Knowledge of basic phone systems; ability to communicate effectively; Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours; Ability to focus and pay attention to detail; Ability to read and comprehend; Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders; Perform quality work within deadlines; Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery; Ability to run the telephone system and respond to calls professionally; Ability to answer phone and take messages as required; Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently; Comply with all Public Records statutes and policies; Travel as required; EDUCATION/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalency or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A qualifying typing test score may be required for designated position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to maintain files, supplies, and documents. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; Applicant must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;

BENEFITS:

Benefits include, but are not limited to, health, dental, vision, life, paid annual and sick leave, paid state holidays, and a State retirement package. State employees are required to participate in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program and contribute 3% of monthly gross (pre-tax) to the Florida Retirement System.

POLICIES:

The State Attorney's Office has a harassment-free workplace policy and professional conduct requirement. Employees must practice safe workplace procedures and follow policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and honesty. Employees must maintain satisfactory work attendance and job performance level. Applicants considered for employment will be required to pass a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting. We hire only U.S. Citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The State Attorney's Office, through the Justice Administrative Commission, participates in the U.S. Government's Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida